RASTA CULTURE Digital Magazine What is Rasta? Rastafari is a religion and a cultural movement from Jamaica. It started in the 1930s. Rasta people believe in peace, love, freedom, and respect. They also believe people should live close to nature and help...
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RASTA CULTURE Digital Magazine What is Rasta? Rastafari is a religion and a cultural movement from Jamaica. It started in the 1930s. Rasta people believe in peace, love, freedom, and respect. They also believe people should live close to nature and help each other. Today, Rasta culture is known around the world. History The movement started after the coronation of Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. Many Rastas see him as an important spiritual leader. Jamaica is the home of the Rastafari movement, and it became famous because of music and culture. Music Reggae music is the voice of Rasta culture. The most famous reggae artist is Bob Marley. His songs talk about peace, hope, equality, love, and justice. Many people learned about Rastafari through reggae music. Symbols The colors red, yellow, green, and black are important. Red can represent strength, yellow hope and wealth, green nature and the land, and black the African people. The Lion of Judah is another famous symbol. Lifestyle Many Ras
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